Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc

Organization Overview

Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc, operating under the name Indianapolis Zoo, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Indianapolis Zoo employed 679 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Indianapolis Zoo is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Indianapolis Zoo generated $23.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.9m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Indianapolis Zoo has awarded 49 individual grants totaling $1,212,666. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE INDIANAPOLIS ZOO IS TO PROTECT NATURE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CARE FOR OUR WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE INDIANAPOLIS ZOO IS A WORLD-CLASS ZOOLOGICAL INSTITUTION THAT SERVES DIVERSE POPULATIONS FROM CENTRAL INDIANA AND BEYOND THROUGH IN-PERSON VISITS AND OTHER METHODS OF PROGRAM DELIVERY. AS ONE OF THE REGION'S FOREMOST CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSETS, THE ZOO FUNCTIONS AS A REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE FOR ZOOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Turner Construction Co
Construction
$2,446,448
Borshoff Inc
Advertising
$1,213,811
Weber Group
Construction
$161,373
Rl Turner Corp
Construction
$138,996
Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Archi
Architecture
$1,691,981
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$171,972
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,096,734
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $41,626
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,268,706
Total Program Service Revenue$14,305,289
Investment income $1,403,609
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$145,130
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$164,175
Net Income from Fundraising Events $46,635
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $23,714,934

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc has awarded $269,584 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

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Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$80,000

WORLD PARROT TRUST

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Travelers Rest, SC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$30,000

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Bronx, NY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$25,000

CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$25,000

INTERNATIONAL ASSOC OF CROCODILE SPECAILISTS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lakeland, FL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$24,903

INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Azle, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$24,895
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc has recieved totaling $4,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Zink Family Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL FUND

$4,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$51,600,112
Earnings$6,387,046
Admin Expense$240,362
Net Contributions$599,062
Other Expense$1,100,000
Ending Balance$57,245,858

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